1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Owners Manual

Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I
I 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0' Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more
of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the 'outside,
temperature regularly reaches
90°F
(32°C) or highc,.
- III hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service. I
If you do nut use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid andfilter do not require changing.
BATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage,
transaxle shift linkage, paking brake cable
guides
md underbody contact points and linkage
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See 'Tire Inspection md Rotation"
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and
additional infurmation. During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for freedom of movement.
Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for
proper caliper service procedures.
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and linkage
(or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
For supercharged engines only: Check the
supercharger
oil level and add oil as needed
(or every 36 months, whichever occurs
first). See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in this section.
An Emission
Control Service.?
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0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission
Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
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SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
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67,500 Mi1e.s (112 500 km)
0 Change engine oil ;ind filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage,
transaxle
shift linkage, parking brake cable
guides and underbody contact points and linkage
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
87 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and
additional information. During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for freedom of ‘movement.
Refer to
the appropriate GM service manual for
proper caliper service procedures.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: ~
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75,000 Miles (125 009 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points
and linkage (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: -
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82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage,
transaxle
shift linkage, parking brake cable
guides
and underbody contact points and linkage
(or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.
During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for fieedom
of movement.
Refer to the appropriate
GM service manual for
proper caliper service procedures.
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months; whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and linkage
(or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
Control Service.
Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. f
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90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)
0 For supercharged engines only: Cheek the
supercharger oil level
and add oil as needed
(or every 36 months, whichever occurs
first). See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants”
in this section. An Emission
Control Sewice.
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage,
transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable
guides and underbody contact points and linkage
(or
every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and,Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation pattem’and
additional
i&ormation. During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for fieedom
of movement.
Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for
proper caliper service procedures.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
El Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant’’ in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission
Control Sewice.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission
Replace spark plugs. An Emission
Control
Service.
Control Service.
0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more
of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly ,reaches
90 OF
(32 O C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid andfilter do
not require changing.
delivery service.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Listed below are owner checks and services which Check the wilidshield washer fluid level in the
should be performed at the intervals specified to help windshield washer
ta~& and add the proper fluid if
pnsure the safety, dependability and emission control
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
performance
of your vehicle. Index for further details.
Be sure
any necessary repairs are completed at once. At Least Once a Msnth
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Tire Inflation Check
Part D. Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
At Each Fuel Fill See “Tires” in the Index for further detaik
It is important for you or a service station attendant to 1 Cassette Deck Service
peq5or-m these underhood checks at each fuel fill. Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should.be done every
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary.
See “Engine Oil“ in the Index for
Ik-tlier details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level ad add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolm? in the
Index for further
details.
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further
details.
Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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At Least %ice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your'
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for
any opened or broken air bag covers', and
h,ave them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular mainteaance.)
Automatic.nansaxle Check
Check the trmsaxle fluid level; add if needed. See
"Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if.needed.
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At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood, rear
,compartment, glove box door, console door and
any
folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment:
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